re: What does "shamone" mean?

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Many people are under the impression that when Michael Jackson uses the word “shamone” in songs like “Bad” from his album “Bad” that it is another way of saying come-on. Unfortunately when this idea spread, credit was taken from its true source. “Shamone” was an expression used originally by singer Mavis Staples in her 1975 song “I’ll Take You There”. Just like Michael based some of his early dance steps on James Brown in order to honor him, he used the word “shamone” to honor Ms. Staples. I hope this will assist in clearing up the meaning of this “catchy” term

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On her influence on Micheal Jackson and the origin of "shamone": My mother called me one day. She said, “Mavis, this little Michael Jackson done stole your word!” I said, "What?” She said, "Turn on channel two." And he was [on television, singing the song "Bad."]: “I’m bad, you know it, shamone, shamone.” See, I said "shamone" in “I'll Take You There. (LINK )” It’s just a word I made up! Instead of saying "come on," I said "SHA-mone." You know, trying to be slick. And he picked up on it. And it made me feel so good. Some disc jockeys would ask me, "Mavis, has Michael paid you any money for 'shamone'?" I said, "No, he hasn’t paid me one red cent. But it’s alright."

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Mama Say Mama Sa Mama Coosa

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